Egyptian - Tunisian diplomatic discussions

Originally published June 5, 2000

Egyptian Foreign Minister Amr Moussa received today Tunisian Foreign Minister al-Habeeb Bin Yehia and they discussed current regional and Arab issues topped by the developments in the peace process in the area especially following the Israeli withdrawal from south Lebanon.

Discussions also dealt with the "five fold" meeting tomorrow in Cairo (Egypt, Tunis, Oman, Syria and Yemen) -- concerned with finding mechanisms for periodic Arab summits.

Moussa also received today Lord Michael Levy - the personal peace envoy of British Prime Minister Tony Blair - where the meeting tackled current developments in the peace process in the area.

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